Irula woman of Attappadi

Irula woman | Attappadi, Palakkad, Kerala, India

There are three scheduled tribes in Attappadi in Palakkad district of Kerala: Irulas, Mudugars and Kurumbas. Irulas are the second largest tribe in Kerala. Currently, their main occupation is agriculture.

The light in her eyes and spreading over the bridge of her nose is captivating; the subtle shadow fanning out from her nose onto her checks and over her eyebrows is wonderful. Is that paint, that looks like shadow?